What are some interesting short monster stories in the 'book of short monster stories'?

Well, one interesting story could be about a monster that discovers kindness in the human world and decides to protect it instead of causing chaos. Another might involve a group of monsters who form an unlikely alliance to defeat a greater evil. And there could be a story of a monster who tries to fit into human society but constantly faces challenges.

One interesting monster short story could be 'The Werewolf's Lament'. It tells of a werewolf who is tired of his dual existence and tries to find a way to break the curse. Another is 'The Sea Monster's Secret', where a young sailor discovers a friendly sea monster living in an underwater cave. And then there's 'The Gorgon's Revenge' which shows how a descendant of Medusa uses her powers in a modern - day world.

One interesting monster kids short story could be about a friendly monster who lives in a forest. The monster has big, fluffy ears and helps lost children find their way home. It uses its magical powers to create a path of glowing mushrooms that leads the children back to safety.

One interesting monster girl short story could be about a mermaid - monster girl. She saves a fisherman from a storm at sea. The fisherman then has to decide whether to keep her existence a secret or tell the world about the beautiful mermaid who rescued him.

One interesting monster kids short story could be about a friendly monster who lives in a forest. He has big furry ears and a long tail. The monster befriends a lost little boy and helps him find his way home. They have adventures along the way, like crossing a river filled with glittering fish and climbing a mountain full of colorful flowers.

I'm not sure who the specific authors are without more information. It could be a collection from various writers, some of whom might be new and emerging talents in the horror or monster - themed genre.

They are brief. Usually, they focus on a single monster or a small group of monsters. For example, a short short monster story might quickly introduce a monster like a one - eyed giant and then show how it interacts with the environment or humans in just a few sentences. They often have a simple plot to convey a sense of horror or mystery in a short span.

One short story could be about a fisherman who claimed to see a large, strange shape in the Loch Ness. He said it was like a huge serpent and it moved very quickly, disappearing before he could fully comprehend what he had witnessed.

Some excellent monster short stories include 'The Black Cat' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a man's descent into madness and his relationship with his cat which he eventually views as a monster of sorts. 'The Horla' by Guy de Maupassant is another. It features an invisible and malevolent being that torments the narrator. And 'The Masque of the Red Death' by Poe again, with the Red Death as a terrifying and unstoppable force of nature.

Yes. 'The Yellow Wallpaper' can be seen as a kind of monster short story. The wallpaper in the story seems to take on a life of its own and becomes a sort of monster that torments the main character. There's also 'The Pit and the Pendulum' which has the horror of the inhumane torture device as a form of a monster. It creates a sense of dread and impending doom for the protagonist.